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Witness the spectacular Suwako Fireworks Festival, celebrated at Suwa Lake in Nagano Prefecture. Enjoy reserved seating very close to the launch site to fully immerse yourself in one of Japan's largest fireworks displays, featuring over 40,000 fireworks. Travel from Tokyo’s Shinjuku Post Office and indulge in a lunch break at Oginoya Suwa branch, famous for its kamameshi (meal not included). Explore the festival area before the fireworks begin at 7:00 p.m., showcasing breathtaking displays like the giant over-water fireworks and the famous two-kilometer-long "Niagara" display. After the show, return to Shinjuku by overnight bus, with blankets and slippers provided for comfort.
- Reserved seats located directly in front of the launching site
- Experience over 40,000 fireworks launched during the festival
- Comfortable overnight return bus with blankets and slippers
- Expert tour conductors familiar with the festival to assist you
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at 9:50AM (Departure at 10:00AM) About 5-mins walk form Shinjuku Station West Exit 8 Kindly verify your meeting point in advance and arrive 10-15 minutes before the departure time. Please check the participants list with our guide to confirm your name.
The bus will drop off passengers around Shinjuku Station (West Exit area).
Itinerary
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1
You will stop at the Oginoya Suwa branch for a lunch break. Meals are not included in the tour, so please enjoy lunch at your own expense.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
After leaving Oginoya, we will head to the venue of the Suwako Fireworks Festival. The Suwako Fireworks Festival is one of the largest fireworks displays in Japan, with over 40,000 fireworks launched in total — the highest number in the country. Fireworks will begin at 7:00 p.m. Until then, feel free to explore the festival area on your own.
8 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Shinjuku
After the fireworks end, board the overnight return bus to Shinjuku. Blankets and slippers provided for a comfortable trip. Expected to arrive in the Shinjuku Station West Exit area in the morning.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Departure from Tokyo & Fireworks Festival Experience
Return to Shinjuku by Overnight Bus
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that due to anticipated large crowds and traffic delays, the tour schedule—including the arrival time at the fireworks venue—may change without prior notice.
- The decision to cancel the fireworks event will be made by the Fireworks Executive Committee early on the day of the festival. If the event is called off, you may be notified either in the morning or upon arrival at the meeting point by the staff.
- In case the event is canceled on the same day, any transportation or other expenses you incur to reach the meeting point cannot be reimbursed.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that due to anticipated large crowds and traffic delays, the tour schedule—including the arrival time at the fireworks venue—may change without prior notice.
- The decision to cancel the fireworks event will be made by the Fireworks Executive Committee early on the day of the festival. If the event is called off, you may be notified either in the morning or upon arrival at the meeting point by the staff.
- In case the event is canceled on the same day, any transportation or other expenses you incur to reach the meeting point cannot be reimbursed.
- If the cancellation is announced after the bus has already departed, the tour fee will not be refunded.
- Seats in the viewing area are on the ground only. Please bring a mat or cushion for comfort. (Please note that folding chairs are prohibited.)
- For rainy weather, please bring a raincoat or poncho. Umbrellas are not permitted as they may block the view of other guests and cause inconvenience.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure. The bus will leave punctually and will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- If you arrive late or go to the wrong meeting location—even if you contact us in advance—refunds may not be issued.
- In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
- Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
- Please note that our contact number may not be reachable outside of our business hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Mon-Friday).
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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